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Ualik Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.

  1. MonOct 26

    7-20kt

    SW, gusts 28

    High 46°F, rain 52%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    3-6kt

    SE, gusts 10

    High 44°F, rain 27%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    2-9kt

    ESE, gusts 23

    High 45°F, rain 91%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    7-12kt

    SE, gusts 20

    High 41°F, rain 99%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    11-14kt

    S, gusts 18

    High 41°F, rain 97%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    8-9kt

    WSW, gusts 15

    High 38°F, rain 66%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-8kt

    W, gusts 10

    High 36°F, rain 25%

    Good

Hour by hour, next 3 days

Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

This week on Ualik

Over the next 7 days on Ualik Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 28 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Saturday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.

Reading a lake wind forecast

Sustained wind is the average over a couple of minutes; gusts are the short peaks. On inland water the gap between the two matters as much as the average. A steady 12 kt is a pleasant sail, while 8 kt gusting 20 kt knocks small boats flat and tires out paddlers.

On a lake the size of Ualik, waves stay modest, but nearby hills, trees and buildings bend the wind. Expect shifts and puffs, especially close to shore, and treat the forecast speed as an average across open water.

The National Weather Service forecast covers a 2.5 km grid, so local effects like a sea breeze off a big lake, a cold front or afternoon thunderstorms can arrive earlier or stronger than shown. Check the forecast again on the morning you go, and keep an eye on small craft advisories.

Ualik Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Ualik Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: WSW wind 8 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 38°F, 66% chance of rain. Sunday: W wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 36°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Ualik Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with WSW wind around 8 to 9 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Ualik Lake wind forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service gridded forecast for the 2.5 km cell over the lake. It is the same forecast local NWS offices use, updated several times a day. We convert wind to knots and add our own go or no-go call for each activity.

What wind is too strong for a kayak or paddleboard?

We flag paddling as risky once sustained wind passes about 8 kt or gusts pass 12 kt, and advise staying ashore above 12 kt sustained or 18 kt gusts. Offshore wind is the most dangerous because it pushes you away from the launch.

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